Nigar Sultana and Harmanpreet Kaur (Source: AFP)India Women is playing against Bangladesh Women in the second semi-final of the Women’s Asian Games 2026 on September 20. The match is being played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan.India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, reached the semi-final after a big win over hosts Japan in the quarter-final. India bowled Japan out for just 57 runs and then chased the target in only five overs.On the other hand, Bangladesh reached the semi-final after their quarter-final match against China was abandoned without a ball being bowled. With the excitement at an all-time high for the India Women vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 Semi-Final 2, in this article, let's take a look at the toss update and the playing XI of India and Bangladesh.Also Read: India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, Live Telecast- Where To Watch Women's Asian Games 2026 Semi-Final 2?India vs Bangladesh: Toss UpdateTwo captains - Harmanpreet Kaur (IND) and Nigar Sultana (BAN) are in the middle for the toss. India Women won the toss and elected to BAT first.India vs Bangladesh: Playing XIsIndia has made no changes - the team is playing the same XI that played against Japan.India Women (Playing XI): Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Bharti Fulmali, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Gunalan Kamalini, Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma, Kranti GaudIndia Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Gunalan Kamalini, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Shreyanka Patil, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Arundhati Reddy, Radha YadavBangladesh Women (Playing XI) - Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter, Dilara Akter, Nigar Sultana (C/WK), Juairiya Ferdous, Shorna Akter, Rabeya Khan, Sultana Khatun, Nahida Akter, Sanjida Akter Meghla, Marufa Akter.Bangladesh Women Squad: Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Sobhana Mostary, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Shorna Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Sultana Khatun, Marufa Akter, Ritu Moni, Sarmin Sultana, Shanjida Akter Meghla, Fariha TrisnaIndia vs Bangladesh Rivalry Reignited In Asian Games 2026India vs Bangladesh Women Asian Games 2026 semi-final 2 is an important match for both the teams, as the winner will reach the gold medal match on September 22 and is guaranteed at least a silver medal.India have dominated Bangladesh in recent T20I matches. They have won their last nine meetings, and India also defeated Bangladesh by 40 runs in the Asia Cup last week.Head-To-Head In WT20Is:India - 22Bangladesh - 3The India-Bangladesh cricket rivalry also recently attracted attention because of a handshake controversy during the Women’s Asia Cup. During the semifinal, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana did not shake hands with India captain Harmanpreet Kaur at the toss.The Bangladesh Cricket Board said it had not given any instruction to avoid handshakes and that it was her own decision.It is important to mention that Nigar Sultana's captaincy would also be reviewed after the Asian Games 2026.Also Read: Korogi Pitch Report, Weather Report For India vs Bangladesh Women's Asian Games 2026, Semi Final 2
